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New university policy draft spells stronger support for victims of sexual violence

In the face of the recently instated Sexual Violence Policy Act, the University of Toronto has released its new Sexual Violence Policy draft. Key changes to the way assault and harassment have been handled in the past include the introduction of the Sexual Violence and Prevention Centre, which will serve as a centralized and standardized […]

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VUSAC ratifies omnibus referenda, new levy heads at final meeting

  On Friday night, VUSAC held its final meeting of the 2015-2016 school year. Following an election season plagued by poor turnout, VUSAC’s constitution required both the new VUSAC board and several referenda to be ratified by the existing council. The VUSAC constitution requires a 15 percent VCU turnout for elections, and a 10 percent

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New VUSAC Board Announced for 2016-17 School Year

Official results for the 2016 VUSAC Elections were posted on Friday, concluding what has been an interesting and at times controversial election season. Rahul Christoffersen and Stuart Norton were elected Co-Presidents with 312 votes, achieving a 66% share of the vote. Steve Warner was elected Vice-President, External, along with Golda Greenspoon as Vice-President, Internal and

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Fashion and Financial Freedom: Common Thread’s Pop-Up Shop Success

  Early this March, Victoria College students flooded Roy Thomson Hall for Highball, VUSAC’s annual formal event. While many ticketholders recycled an old prom dress or splurged on a new one, another trend surfaced: renting a dress from Common Thread. Founded in November and still awaiting their official launch, Common Thread is a peer-to-peer dress

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